Tag: SME Development

Steven Sim Commends Bank Rakyat’s Support for Johor Entrepreneurs During HPM 2026

JOHOR BAHRU, June 8 -- Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, conducted a working visit to Bank Rakyat at Coronation Square in conjunction with the Hebatkan Perniagaan Malaysia (HPM) 2026 Carnival – Johor Edition, which was held from June 5 to 7. During the visit, Steven Sim expressed his appreciation to Bank Rakyat employees for their dedication and commitment in facilitating business financing assistance for entrepreneurs in Johor. He acknowledged the bank’s important role in supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and helping local entrepreneurs gain access to financing opportunities needed to expand their businesses. Steven Sim also expressed hope that Bank Rakyat would continue to strengthen its efforts in empowering entrepreneurs, in line with the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives’ (KUSKOP) mission to enhance and accelerate the growth of Malaysian businesses. The HPM 2026 Carnival serves as a platform to connect entrepreneurs with business development opportunities, financing institutions and government support initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development

JOHOR BAHRU, June 8 — Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, conducted a working visit to Bank Rakyat at Coronation Square in conjunction with the Hebatkan Perniagaan Malaysia (HPM) 2026 Carnival – Johor Edition, which was held from June 5 to 7. During the visit, Steven Sim expressed his appreciation […]